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David Paton

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DAVID PATON (Bass & vocals) David Paton was born October 29, 1949 in Edinburgh (Scotland). He was one of the founding members of the adult pop band "Pilot", which released four albums in the period 1973-1977. During that period Paton was noted by Alan Parsons and was enrolled in his sessionmen crew, and appeared since 1976 on every Alan Parsons album up to "Stereotomy", even on side projects like "Keats" and "Ladyhawke". He has played on many other albums, guesting on Chris Rea and Elton John albums, among others; he is recognized as an excellent bass player and lead/backing vocalist. He has been a member of Rick Wakeman's band, Fish's backing band (ex Marillion singer) and of the famous prog rock band Camel. Recently he has released another Pilot album reuniting with former bandmate Ian Bairnson. Essential Discography (omitting Alan Parsons Project) PILOT 1974 From the album of the same name 1975 Second Flight 1976 Morin Heights 1977 Two's a crowd 2002 Blue Yonder KEATS 1985 Keats ANDREW POWELL 1985 Ladyhawke Original Soundtrack KATE BUSH 1978 The Kick Inside 1979 Lionheart CAMEL 1982 The Single Factor 1984 Stationary Traveller 1991 Dust and Dreams 1994 On the Road 1982 1996 Harbour of Tears FISH 1991 Internal Exile 1994 Suits 1994 Uncle Fish & the Crypt Creepers (live) 1995 Songs from the Mirror 2000 For Whom The Bell Tolls (Live) RICK WAKEMAN 1995 Classical connection vol. 1 & 2 1996 Can you hear me? 2001 Tales of Future and Past - Giulio N. Caroletti If you have information, links or pictures which you believe could enhance this entry, please contribute. The following notes have been recently added david i loved the music and all the band s you were in thanks - mathew laming

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